Eager to learn more about how to preserve historic buildings?

The Pacific Northwest Preservation Field School (PNWFS) has been teaching hands-on preservation skills at historic sites throughout Oregon, Idaho, and Washington for 29 years. The 2025 Pacific Northwest Preservation Field School will be held at Heyburn State Park, Idaho. Established in 1908, Heyburn State Park is the oldest state park in the Pacific Northwest and is within the ancestral lands of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe.

This year, the PNWFS will focus on the Rocky Point Lodge. The 1936 stone and log building was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps with the intention of harmonizing with the surrounding natural beauty. During three one-week sessions in late August and early September, field school participants will assist with the rehabilitation and restoration of the building. Potential projects include log work; window maintenance, repair, and reconstruction; stone cutting, dressing, and wall assembly; and the stabilization of a nearby abandoned pumphouse. Additional topics and workshops may include cultural landscapes, wood pathology, condition assessment, and documentation.

Field School is an inclusive learning opportunity open to all. You do not need to be a student, have preservation experience, or be affiliated with the University of Oregon to apply. Past participants include students (from the University of Oregon as well as outside universities, colleges, institutions, etc.), practicing professionals, facility personnel, and enthusiasts. All ages, skill levels, and backgrounds contribute to each session’s unique program. 

Applications are now open. Visit archenvironment.uoregon.edu/pnwfs for more information and to apply.

If you intend to apply for financial aid assistance, please submit your application o later than June 13. Priority will be given to applications received before May 31, 2025.